United's Norwegian forward Ole Gunnar Solskjaer parades the Champions League trophy he helped win in 1999

The Europe XI's manager Marcello Lippi shares a joke with Sir Alex Ferguson prior to kick-off in the charity match

Injury prevents former Manchester United star David Beckham taking part and he has to watch from the stands

The Liverpool trio of Jamie Carragher, Robbie Fowler and Steven Gerrard enjoy the relaxed atmosphere before kick-off

Manchester United's Wes Brown adds to Wayne Rooney's opener as the hosts take a 2-0 lead against the European XI

Just a few days after appearing in the Manchester United shirt Henrik Larsson appears in opposition

Cristiano Ronaldo scores the hosts third goal with a stunning free-kick in the 35th minute at Old Trafford

Beckham gets a chance to sample the Old Trafford turf once again as he is introduced to the crowd at half-time

China international Dong Fangzhou makes his first appearance for Manchester United at Old Trafford

Ferguson sees his side run out 4-3 winners over Lippi's men as the entertaining encounter draws to a close